CHING-FONG WU DO – NPI #1912018177
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

CHING-FONG WU is a colon & rectal surgeon located in VISALIA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912018177 to CHING-FONG WU on August 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHING-FONG WU below.

NPI Profile for
CHING-FONG WU

NPI Number
1912018177
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHING-FONG WU
Credentials
DO
Primary location
1642 S COURT ST
VISALIA, CA 93277
Phone: (559) 739-1698 Fax: (559) 739-7950
Mailing address
PO BOX 6490
VISALIA, CA 93290-6490
Phone: (559) 739-1698 Fax: (559) 739-7950
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 CA 020A66460

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OF THE PACIFIC AT POMONA - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHING-FONG WU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD
      115 MALL DRIVE
      HANFORD, CA 93230
    • KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      400 W MINERAL KING AVE
      VISALIA, CA 93291

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